Darden Earnings Reports

Darden Restaurants exceeded expectations in Q1 2026, reporting higher sales and earnings, largely due to the acquisition of Chuy's and increased performance at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

Darden's Q4 2025 results were driven by a 10.6% sales increase, supported by same-restaurant sales growth and the impact of newly acquired and opened restaurants.

Darden Restaurants reported Q3 2025 revenue of $3.16 billion, with net income of $323.7 million and EPS of $2.74. Adjusted EPS reached $2.80, a 6.9% increase year-over-year. The company's performance was bolstered by strong holiday and Valentine’s Day sales across several brands.

Darden Restaurants reported a strong second quarter with total sales increasing by 6.0% to $2.9 billion, driven by a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 2.4%. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 10.3% to $2.03.

Darden Restaurants' first quarter total sales increased by 1.0% to $2.8 billion, driven by 42 net new restaurants, but was partially offset by a 1.1% decrease in blended same-restaurant sales. Diluted net earnings per share were reported at $1.74, with adjusted diluted net earnings per share at $1.75, a decrease of 1.7%.

Darden Restaurants reported a 6.8% increase in total sales to $3.0 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, driven by the addition of 80 Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants and 37 other net new restaurants. Same-restaurant sales were flat overall, with LongHorn Steakhouse showing positive growth while Olive Garden and Fine Dining declined. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share increased by 2.7% to $2.65, excluding Ruth's Chris transaction and integration costs.

Darden Restaurants reported a 6.8% increase in total sales to $3.0 billion, driven by the acquisition of Ruth's Chris and new restaurant openings, despite a 1.0% decrease in blended same-restaurant sales. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 12.0% to $2.62.

Darden Restaurants reported a 9.7% increase in total sales, reaching $2.7 billion. This growth was fueled by a 2.8% increase in blended same-restaurant sales and the addition of 78 company-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants and 45 other net new restaurants. The adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.84, a 21.1% increase.

Darden Restaurants reported an 11.6% increase in total sales, reaching $2.7 billion, driven by a 5.0% increase in blended same-restaurant sales and the addition of 77 company-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants and 46 other net new restaurants.

Darden Restaurants reported a 6.4% increase in total sales to $2.8 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, driven by a 4.0% increase in same-restaurant sales and contributions from 47 net new restaurants. Reported diluted net earnings per share increased by 15.2% to $2.58.

Darden Restaurants reported a 13.8% increase in total sales to $2.8 billion, driven by an 11.7% increase in blended same-restaurant sales and sales from 35 net new restaurants. Reported diluted net earnings per share increased 21.2% to $2.34. The company repurchased $124 million of its outstanding common stock.

Darden Restaurants reported a 9.4% increase in total sales, reaching $2.49 billion, driven by a 7.3% blended same-restaurant sales increase and contributions from 35 net new restaurants. The company's diluted net earnings per share increased by 2.7% to $1.52. Darden surpassed $10 billion in sales on a trailing 52-week basis for the first time.

Darden Restaurants reported a 6.1% increase in total sales to $2.4 billion, driven by a 4.2% blended same-restaurant sales increase and sales from 34 net new restaurants. Diluted net earnings per share were $1.56. The company repurchased $199 million of its outstanding common stock.

Darden Restaurants reported a 14.2% increase in total sales to $2.60 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022. The company's blended same-restaurant sales increased by 11.7%. Reported diluted net earnings per share was $2.24.

Darden Restaurants reported a 41.3% increase in total sales to $2.45 billion, driven by a 38.1% increase in blended same-restaurant sales and the addition of 33 net new restaurants. Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations was $1.93, and net earnings from continuing operations were $247 million.

Darden Restaurants reported a 37% increase in total sales to $2.27 billion, driven by a 34.4% increase in blended same-restaurant sales and the addition of 34 net new restaurants. Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.48, and net earnings from continuing operations were $193 million.

Darden Restaurants reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2022, with total sales increasing by 51% to $2.31 billion, driven by a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 47.5% and the addition of 34 net new restaurants. The company's reported diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations was $1.76, and net earnings from continuing operations were $232 million.

Darden Restaurants reported strong Q4 2021 results, with total sales increasing by 79.5% to $2.28 billion. Same-restaurant sales increased by 90.4%, and diluted net earnings per share was $2.79, compared to a net loss per share of $3.85 in the previous year. The company's performance was driven by improved sales trends and strategic investments.

Darden Restaurants reported a decrease in total sales by 26.1% to $1.73 billion due to negative blended same-restaurant sales of 26.7%, though partially offset by new restaurant additions. The company's reported diluted net earnings per share were $0.98, with net earnings from continuing operations at $129 million. Despite the challenges, Darden focused on team member investments and strategic initiatives.

Darden Restaurants reported a decrease in total sales by 19.4% to $1.66 billion, driven by negative blended same-restaurant sales of 20.6%. Despite the sales decline, the company maintained strong profitability.

Darden Restaurants reported a decrease in total sales by 28.4% to $1.53 billion, driven by a 29.0% decrease in blended same-restaurant sales, though partially offset by the addition of 14 net new restaurants. The company's reported diluted net earnings per share were $0.28, with adjusted diluted net earnings per share at $0.56. The company fully repaid its $270 million term loan and reinstated a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.

Darden Restaurants reported a 43.0% decrease in total sales to $1.27 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, driven by a 47.7% decline in blended same-restaurant sales. The company reported a diluted net loss per share of $3.85 and an adjusted diluted net loss per share of $1.24.

Darden Restaurants reported a 4.5% increase in total sales, reaching $2.35 billion, driven by new restaurant additions and a 2.3% blended same-restaurant sales increase. Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 5.6% to $1.90. The company has suspended its quarterly dividend and withdrew its full-year financial outlook due to COVID-19 uncertainties.